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Government bills6

Topicenvironmental effects6
  1. HE 47/2026 vpPassed with amendments

    Banning greenwashing and right to repair

    Misleading environmental marketing by companies will face stricter intervention, and consumers must be provided with clearer information than before on product durability and repairability. In addition, manufacturers of certain devices, such as household appliances and smartphones, will be obligated to offer repair services and spare parts at a reasonable price.

    16 Jun 2026 · passed without a vote
  2. HE 41/2024 vpPassed

    Facilitating renewable energy construction

    Rules concerning renewable energy projects will be added to the Nature Conservation Act in accordance with an EU directive. The construction and operation of renewable energy will be deemed to be in the overriding public interest.

    14 Jun 2024 · 4 votes

    Closest vote · Lausumaehdotus, mietintö / Mai Kivelä 2

    112 jaa
    53 ei
  3. HE 70/2021 vpPassed with amendments

    Stricter emissions limits for public vehicle procurements

    Binding minimum quotas for zero- and low-emission vehicles will be set for public procurements of vehicles and transport services. The requirements apply to new procurements made by central government, municipalities and other contracting authorities.

    24 Jun 2021 · 1 vote
    40 jaa
    13 ei
  4. HE 141/2022 vpPassed with amendments

    Extending cleanup responsibility for single-use plastics

    Manufacturers and importers of single-use plastic products and fishing gear would be required to contribute to the waste management of their products and to municipal cleanup costs. At the same time, producer responsibility for packaging would be extended to cover small businesses as well.

    9 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote
  5. HE 106/2019 vpPassed

    Extending EU–US air transport agreement

    Iceland and Norway will be incorporated into the comprehensive air transport agreement between the European Union and the United States. The arrangement will harmonise transatlantic air traffic and open up new route opportunities for airlines.

    26 Feb 2020 · passed without a vote
  6. HE 8/2017 vpPassed

    Easing environmental permit procedures

    The requirement for an environmental permit will be abolished or replaced with a lighter registration procedure for several low-emission activities, such as concrete batching plants and rescue helicopter landing sites. In addition, free official guidance will be offered electronically to permit applicants to streamline the application process.

    19 Apr 2017 · passed without a vote